My Van Halen tribute series

I've been a die-hard Van Halen fan since middle school. I'm a fan of the original lineup and the VH mach-2. My preference was and still is Sammy Hagar. He was the frontman when I got into the band.

I was heartbroken in 1996 when Eddie fired Sammy. The band was never the same, but Sammy flourished! I've held a grudge against Eddie ever since.

However, when he passed away in 2020 I was crestfallen. My love of the band came flooding back, because now there will never be a Van Halen. A few months after his death (I was already in a deep depression before Eddie Van Halen's death and stopped making art for about 9 months total), I started my tribute series of the band. For the most part, my drawings and paintings depict all 4 members: Eddie, Sammy, Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony. I focus on the lineup I grew up with (and I don't like David Lee Roth. His contribution to the success of the band can't hinder my distaste for his personality). 

I wanted to show each tour, whether they are performing or posing. I still have a few more I want to do. 

 

Fair Warning: Van Halen tribute art

 I've been painting a David Lee Roth era Van Halen tribute portrait with the intention to sell. It's very close to done. It's oil on 20x16 canvas. I charge by size for up to 3 subjects. 16x20 drawing or painting is $320 plus shipping and handling. 

I've worked on the painting since this photo was taken. Email me if interested. It would make a great gift for a Van Halen fan. 

Times are tough, times are hard...

Originally this painting was for ads for a classic rock station, but they, well, quit taking my calls, basically. They wanted me to paint their top 10 bands they play. I put them, and added my own. They also wanted Roth-era Van Halen. I couldn't do that, so I put Hagar AND Roth with Eddie. I put in the "Michigan trifecta" of Seger, Nugent and Alice. I added Stevie Ray Vaughan. I put in the entirety of Zeppelin because that's how it should be. With Aerosmith, I just didn't wanna give Steven Tyler the facetime as the rep for the band.
Anyway, due to the size, it's $794, but right now I'm willing to take $400 for it. Tell yer friends 'n' neighbors.